Science
Battle Abbey School Science has a long history of teaching the subject and has recently refurbished some of its laboratories to accommodate the demands of 21st Century Science Learning paths.

European Centre of Learning Futures and Innovation
Flagship department in South East England
Centre of excellence in student-centred learning

Science is taught in Separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons. All sciences are taught by subject specialists.

The courses encourage candidates to:

• develop their interest in and enthusiasm for science;

• develop a critical approach to scientific evidence and methods;

• acquire and apply skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works and its essential role in society;

• acquire scientific skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary for progression to further learning.

Double Award Sciences: Core + Additional

What will I Study?
The GCSE Science course began at the start of Year 9 and continues through to Year 11.

Everyone will complete one GCSE in CORE Science. This is a modular course with all pupils taking exams in March and June of Yr 10 (B1, C1 and P1).

Additional Science: a further modular GCSE with three modules taken in March and June of Yr 11 (B2, C2 and P2).

Will there be any Independent Study?
For all pupils there is an expectation that you will study outside the classroom, completing at least one task per week per subject on average, to reinforce the concepts and topics studied. Pupils will be expected to revise for exams outside the classroom but exam revision clinics will take place a few weeks before the exams. You will be informed of exam dates.

Is there any Controlled Assessment?
All pupils will have coursework to complete. This is completed in controlled conditions in the classroom.

Triple Science Option:
GCSE in Biology, Chemistry and Physics

What will I study?
Pupils taking this option will study the work covered in Core Science and Additional Science plus more in depth further science work in each of the science disciplines.

By taking this option pupils will work towards three GCSEs in Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

To take this option, you should be good at Science. This option will ideally suit those who wish to study Biology, Chemistry or Physics at A Level.

Triple Science students will enter three extra exams at the end of Yr 11 (B3, C3 and P3).

How will I be assessed?
There are three written exams for each Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) which equate to 75% of the overall GCSE grade.

Will there be any controlled assessment?
This is completed as controlled assessment in the classroom. This is an essential component of your GCSE course and accounts for 25% of each of your GCSE sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics).

What do I need for Triple Science?
This is a demanding option that leads to one or two extra GCSEs. You will need to be good at Science and Maths, expecting to achieve a good grade at the end of Year 9. You should speak to Dr Demoncheaux if you are unsure (science@battleabbeyschool.com).

Where can this course take me?
This is the best course to take if you are intending to study academic sciences at A Level.